Russia's Troubles Strike Situation Alarming
Labor disturbances spread through Russian provinces as workers in St. Petersburg denounce deputation delegates. Poland becomes the storm center with strikes extending to coal mines and sugar factories. martial law deployed in three governments amid police crackdowns. Strikes continue in Yiflis and the Caucasus, signaling a growing national crisis.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Tsarkoe Selo
Lessner
Poland
Russian losses cited in January battles by Oyama report
Washington reports the Japanese legation received Marshal Oyama’s dispatch detailing January 25 to 29 actions along the Hun river. He lists seven Russian divisions involved, heavy casualties totaling about 7,099 for Japan, with four Russian infantry regiments nearly annihilated and many companies reduced to twenty to thirty men.
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Washington
Vield Marshal Oyama
Sandiana theater reports pause in fighting amid cold
General Idurronathi announces a third Rusean general Bombowski wounded. The Sandiana operation and surrounding combat have temporarily slowed. Russian forces repelled a recent Japanese assault with heavy losses as the weather remains severe and hints of renewed activity emerge pending milder conditions.
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St. Peterslurs
Idurronathi
Bombowski
Sandiana
Czar Promises Reforms After St. Petersburg Strike
Emperor Nicholas addressed leading factory workers at Tsarskoe Selo near his winter residence. He pledged to improve conditions and remove the economic causes of the recent strike, meeting with representatives who gathered at the Alexander Palace.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Tsarkoe Selo
Alexander Palace
Russians Repulsed in Manchurian Skirmishes
Reports from Japanese Manchurian headquarters say attacks along the Bhakhe and Hun rivers Friday night and Saturday were repulsed. Russians shelled portions of Japanese lines and small bodies attacked Waitao and Titi mountains and nearby areas.
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Tokio
Bhakhe
Hun
Waitao
Titi
Senator Mitchell welcomes full probe in land fraud case
Washington February 3 Senator John H Mitchell of Oregon indicted by a United States grand jury in Portland for bribery in connection with the land frauds investigation has issued a statement saying he welcomes the most searching investigation of the charges against him and asserts that only misconstrued innocent acts and unwarranted inferences can connect him with the land frauds
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Washington
John H. Mitchell
Oregon
United States Grand Jury
Portland
Senator Dilingham proposes Esther Damon pension entry
Washington February 4 Senator Dilingham introduces a bill to place Esther A Damon widow of Noah Damon late of Massachusetts troops Revolutionary war on the pension roll at twenty four dollars monthly He states Mrs Damon is the last surviving widow of the Revolutionary war and is in need of the pension.
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Washington
Dilingham
Esther A. Damon
Noah Damon
Massachusetts
Senate Debates Statehood Bill Amid Packed Week
A week of congressional action sees the Senate moving toward a vote on the joint statehood bill by Tuesday with continued debate and several minor bills passing. House actions include conference report approval on the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill.
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Senate
House
District of Columbia
Agricuultural Department
Lodge
Tce
Swayne
House of Representatives
Post Ofice
No Apparent Connection to Petersburg Turmoil
Mnukden Feb 1 There is no apparent connection between the Jan 26 battle start and domestic excitement at St Petersburg nor orders to abandon the planned advance against Japanese positions. The trouble in Russia has little effect here and details are not widely known. Officers with home information say the disaffected use the war as a pretext for periodic demonstrations.
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Mnukden
St. Petersburg
Russia
Hoch Indicted for Bigamy in Illinois Case
Grand jury returns two indictments charging bigamy against Sohann Tlech in Chicaso. Three alleged wives testified before the jury as Hoch’s women met and congratulated each other on their escapes.
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Chicaso
Erand
Hoch
Crand
Criminal Court
Grand Jury
Supreme Court Denies Writ in Letter-Box Fasteners Case
The US Supreme Court denied the application for a writ of certiorari in the Machen Lorenz Diller and Groff conspiracy case. Convicted and sentenced to two years in prison and a $16,000 fine each, they now proceed to the Moundsville penitentiary in West Virginia.
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Washington
August W. Machen
George E. Lorenz
Diller
Samuel A. Groff
Supreme Court of the United States
Moundsville, W
Miner Edward Cooper Cleared In Ethel Keeley Killing Case
Terre Haute jury found Edward Cooper not guilty of killing Ethel Keeley after a night together. They rejected his accidental shooting claim and ruled the state failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Edward Cooper
Ethel Keeley
Bet
Puoras
Reaso Doridt
Chinese minister reports China at peace in cable from government
Sir Chen Tung Cheng, China's minister in Washington, received a cablegram from Beijing stating absolute peace and no sign of anti foreign agitation. He conveyed the message to the state department.
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Washington
Chen Tung Cheng
China
State Department
Rush cites large witness count in Peabody Adams contest
Denver February 4. At the joint legislative committee session Attorney John A. Rush said Democrats plan to present evidence from 5 000 to 6 000 witnesses either before the committee or before notaries in the Peabody Adams gubernatorial contest.
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Denver
Joint Legislative Committee
John A. Rush
Mis Ein Mislerburg Woman Hangs Self in Barn
Goshen Indiana February 3 Mrs Cephas Ganger wife of a farmer hanged herself in a barn at her home near Mislerburg After long illness and an unbalanced mind she ended her life.
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Goshen, Ind
Cephas Ganger
Mislereburg
Rates measure expands Interstate Commerce Commission power
Washington Jan 31 The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce by party vote favors a bill to fix rates and enlarge the commission from five to seven members creating a court of transportation. The bill blends Esch Townsend and Hepburn proposals with two amendments on rate division and litigation. The full committee voted down the Davey bill, Republicans approving Hepburn and Democrats considering a minority report. The act would take effect April 1 1905.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Court of Transportation
Messrs. Townsend
Esch
Lovering
Hepburn
Tme
Davey
Townsend
Supreme Court recess and varied global incidents
The U S Supreme Court has recessed for three weeks. Immigration reached 400 063 in six months to Dec 31. A Peabody Kansas fire destroyed a block worth 50 000. Warsaw riots casualties reach about 500. Japanese Russian clashes total 15 000 dead or wounded. Bolivian congress endorses peace with Chili. Ingalls to retire as Big Four president next month.
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United States
Peabody
Kan
New York
Johann Hoch
Chicago
Warsaw
Chenchiehpao
Heikoutai
I. N. W. Irving
Ethelbert Talbot
Secret Service
Roberts
Lyons
Strikkers
St. Petersburg
Melville E. Ingalls
Big Four Railroad
The
Road
Supreme Court decision upholds beef trust case against packers
The United States v Swift & Co case, charging conspiracy to fix beef prices, was decided by the U S Supreme Court. Justice Holmes described the packers charges and affirmed the lower court ruling sustaining an injunction under the Sherman antitrust law. All justices concurred.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Swift & Co
Beef Trust
Paragon Shirtwaist Factory Destroyed by Blaze in Fort Wayne
A fierce fire in Fort Wayne on a late Saturday night gutted the three story Paragon shirtwaist factory. The blaze began in the boiler and engine room and caused about 100000 in losses, including stock and machinery. insurance will cover the damage.
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Fort Wayne
Paragon Shirtwaist
Market Quotations for Wheat Corn Hogs and Cattle
Indianapolis Chicago and New York market notes show wheat prices around $1.20 for No 2 red and corn at 42 to 46 cents in steady to firmer trading. Hogs and cattle vary by region with quotes from Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York and East Buffalo reflecting mixed activity and price ranges.
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Indianapolis
C. Qate
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
East Buffalo
Fire destroys fifteen Stafford stores in Kansas
Fifteen Stafford stores in Kansas burned to ashes causing a total loss of 50000 dollars. The incident is the dominant entry among several notable items including agricultural appropriations totaling 6787179 dollars and a fatal train collision in Hornellsville New York that killed ten women.
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Hornellsville
N. Y
Rhine
Union Theological Seminary
Ilinois
Indiana
Navy official Darling resigns as assistant secretary
The Navy Department announces the resignation of Assistant Secretary Darling. In West Virginia a fight in Dunloop leaves William Hamlet dead and three others wounded. A Mass fire on Main Street in Worcester destroys $100000 in property. Annie Stennie shoots lover John Davis at Vaughn West Virginia amid jealousy. India experiences its harshest season in memory. The Russian admiralty confirms plans to rebuild and expand the fleet. John Wanamaker faces potential long-term business shutdown after leaving postmaster general role.
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Darling
Navy Department
Dunloop
W. Va
Wm. Hamlet
India
Main Street
Ab Doucester
Mass
John Wanamaker
Ists
Fire Hits Wilkes Barre Business District
A $200,000 blaze damaged the Wilkes Barre business section while fires also struck Birmingham Alabama. Reports note factory and lumber industry moves, plus widespread unrest and strikes in Poland Argentina Venezuela and Manchuria amid broader economic jitters. Funeral details not provided for James Hendricks in Kentucky.
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Argentina
Birmingham
Ala
Legislature Advances Multiple Bills on Temperance and Institutions
In a week of sessions the Senate and House moved numerous measures. Bills advancing to engrossment include the Crumpacker automobile law and a monument for Oliver P. Morton. Debates covered temperance, a new hospital for the insane, and state prison land cultivation near Michigan City.
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House
Senate
Oliver P. Morton
Statehouse Yard
Indianapolis
Moore
Roemler
Michigan City
Keyes
Buick
Legler
Evansville
Bosson
Railroad Commission
Library Committee
Ballard
Library Commission
Ways and Means
Agar
Akelisa Codification Commission
Moore Senate
Farber
Hagey
Editors Gather in Indianapolis for National Meeting Plans
Prominent newspaper figures from many states converge in Indianapolis for the National Editorial association executive committee sessions. They will shape the program for next summer’s national editors meeting in Guthrie Oklahoma. W W Screws presides as president and committee chair. About 100 editors are expected, with local hosts arranging social events and group outings along the gas belt tour via Union Traction.
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Indianapolis
National Editorial Association
Guthrie
Okla
W. W Screws
S.oe
Union Traction Company
Four Suspects Freed in Effertz Murder Case
In Indiana in February four accused persons William Davis and wife Frank Montague and William Montague were released by Judge J C Richter after six weeks of grand jury inquiry found no enough evidence to hold them for trial. The body of Jacob Herman Effertz was found Oct 5 near Wilder Laporte County with a bullet wound.
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Laporte
Ind
William
Mary Davis
Chicago
Frank
William * Montague
Indiana
Jacob Herman Effertz
Wilder
Laporte County
J. C. Richter
Davis
Montague Brothers
Kankakee
Effertz
Volcano reports from Colma state in Mexico City area
Reports from Colma state indicate activity at the Coll volcano near Mexico City with ongoing seismic signs and possible eruption threat. Authorities monitor ash plume and potential lava flow as residents prepare evacuation plans and shelter readiness.
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Mexico City
Colma
Coll
Death by Own Fire Destroys Danville Woman
In Danville Indiana on February 2 Mrs Zadie Jackson a fifty year old wife and mother with a history of dementia set fire to her clothing in her home. After neighbors saw her act she pinned papers to her dress and piled more on the floor then lighted a match causing her to catch fire. She was severely burned and survived several hours before dying.
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Danville
Ind
Zadie Jackson
Ex-city Treasurer Catshall Arrested on Embezzlement Indictments
Brazil Indiana reports ex city treasurer B D H Catshall taken into custody after grand jury returns four indictments alleging embezzlement from city funds during three terms in office. Shortages cited include 72700, 300, 200 and 189 dollars. Catshall joked about an inning later as brothers posted surety and release followed.
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Brazil
Ind
H. Catshall
Hind
Vutsball
Indiana intercollegiate oratorical contest honors DePauw
In Tomlinson hall Indianapolis last evening the Indiana inter collegiate oratorical contest drew many from Wabash Butler Notre Dame DePauw Earlham Franklin and Hanover. DePauw's J M Devers won first prize with Butler’s J Aubrey Kramien second and Earlham’s E R Nichols third.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Orstoy
Wabash
Butler
Notre Dame
DePauw
Earlham
Franklin
Hanover Colleges
Charles A. Lehman
Louis A. Hopkins
Stephen A. Gavin
J. M. Devers
J. Aubrey Kramien
Ebert R. Nichols
Indiana Democratic Editorial association elects officers
Indianapolis February 3 editorials group held a well attended meeting last night. Officers elected include President L G Ellingham Decatur Democrat first vice president FE Cox News and Telegraph Stratford City second vice president A B Crampton Delphi Citizen secretary W A Chambers Newcastle Democrat and treasurer A D Moffett Elwood Record.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
L. G. Ellingham
Decatur
A. D. Moffett
The
Elwood Record
Boy Stabs Companion in Indianapolis Case
In Indianapolis on January 31, teen Willie Mack aged thirteen defended his younger brother from a playmate and was fatally stabbed by John Cahill also thirteen. Cahill drew a knife during a fight and struck Mack in the side. Mack died soon after. Cahill is jailed.
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Boy Stairs
Indianapolis
Willie Mack
John Cahill
Mack
Cahill
Fatal House Fire Devours Mrs McCasland and Child in Mt Vernon
In Mt Vernon Indiana on February 4 Mrs Walter McCasland and her child were burned to death when flames from an open fireplace set her clothing alight and she in turn set the child's clothing aflame. A husband and two other children survived the tragedy.
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Mt. Vernon
Ind
Walter McCasland
Bribery Trial Ends With Guilty Plea in Brazil Ind
Brazil Ind Feb 3 Eanly Phillipa a wealthy coal man arrested last week on charges of attempting to bribe a juror was found guilty fined 250 dollars and sentenced to ten days in jail.
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Brazil
Ind
Eanly Phillipa
Chesterfield man guilty of manslaughter in Sta ley murder
In Anderson Indiana Chesterfield resident Clay Dusang was found guilty of manslaughter for the May murder of Hiram Staley. The jury returned the verdict after consideration of the case against Dusang.
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Clay Dusang
Anderson
Ind
Chesterfield
Hiram’ Staley
Young Huntsman Lost Hand in Fence Accident
Delphi Indiana reports Clay Pearson sixteen year old hunter fell from a fence and discharged his shotgun tearing away his left hand. Amputation followed. The incident occurred January 31.
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Huntsman
Delphi
Ind
Clay Pearson
Murder Trial in Progress in Indiana Steers Local Court
In Anderson Indiana on January 31 the trial of Clay Dusang of Chesterfield for the murder of Hiram Staley of Chesterfield is underway. The case stems from an event on May 30, 1004 in Auburn Indiana where the Laotto post office was involved.
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Anderson
Ind
Clay Dusang
Chesterfield
Hiram Staley
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